Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Summary:

Galapagos Rockford Charter School is an elementary school serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 365 students in Rockford, Illinois. The school is part of the Rockford School District 205, which is ranked 737 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Galapagos Rockford Charter School has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of Illinois elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Galapagos Rockford Charter School has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.1% in 2019-2020 to 43.4% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and the surrounding schools in the Rockford School District 205. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is also consistently lower than the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.3% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 23% for the district and 41.2% for the state, and only 9.9% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 12.8% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's performance on standardized tests varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's African American, Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students performing particularly poorly.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Rockford School District 205, such as Haskell Elementary School, which is located just 1.67 miles away, Galapagos Rockford Charter School generally performs worse across a range of metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and student-teacher ratios. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,693 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the district average, this increased spending does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the school's predominantly low-income student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2605 School St
       Rockford, IL  61101-5264


(815) 708-7946

District: Rockford School District 205

SchoolDigger Rank:
1618th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,858 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  30.4 Help
Number of students:  365

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.5%
Hispanic:
21.9%
Two or more races:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.2% Help


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Compare Details Galapagos Rockford Charter School ranks worse than 78.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 13th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Rockford School District 205. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Galapagos Rockford Charter School ranks worse than 81.4% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Galapagos Rockford Charter School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rockford School District 205.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galapagos Rockford Charter School is $16,858. 13 elementary schools in the Rockford School District 205 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Galapagos Rockford Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Galapagos Rockford Charter School 1618th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Galapagos Rockford Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Galapagos Rockford Charter School 1109th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Galapagos Rockford Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rockford School District 205:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockford School District 205 737th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Galapagos Rockford Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 2.04 2128th 2147 0.9%
2012 26.33 1736th 2166 19.9%
2013 25.91 1682nd 2167 22.4%
2014 21.88 1719th 2093 17.9%
2015 35.31 1250th 2052 39.1%
2016 30.31 1414th 2046 30.9%
2017 17.34 1758th 2044 14.0%
2018 20.23 1641st 2037 19.4%
2019 25.71 1562nd 2086 25.1%
2021 18.07 1646th 1948 15.5%
2022 16.34 1806th 2082 13.3%
2023 17.69 1772nd 2077 14.7%
2024 22.18 1618th 2067 21.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.61 1057th 1195 11.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.04 1207th 1765 31.6%
2019 63.75 486th 1816 73.2%
2021 25.20 1237th 1514 18.3%
2022 19.86 1586th 1763 10.0%
2023 23.10 1533rd 1808 15.2%
2024 33.94 1212th 1793 32.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.40 1529th 1964 22.1%
2019 34.15 1297th 2019 35.8%
2021 17.13 1454th 1680 13.5%
2022 16.87 1700th 1970 13.7%
2023 18.56 1653rd 1957 15.5%
2024 25.50 1447th 1942 25.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.77 1650th 1972 16.3%
2019 16.98 1765th 2019 12.6%
2021 16.45 1509th 1707 11.6%
2022 18.12 1682nd 1977 14.9%
2023 17.59 1693rd 1984 14.7%
2024 18.80 1617th 1959 17.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.22 465th 698 33.4%
2019 34.19 472nd 711 33.6%
2021 31.59 309th 428 27.8%
2022 33.49 451st 684 34.1%
2023 29.69 527th 692 23.8%
2024 40.18 366th 655 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.20 87th 955 90.9%
2024 42.22 517th 959 46.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Galapagos Rockford Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 23.14 1071st 1322 19.0%
2015 37.51 762nd 1302 41.5%
2016 27.25 946th 1294 26.9%
2017 18.43 1082nd 1293 16.3%
2018 28.12 934th 1293 27.8%
2019 31.32 925th 1356 31.8%
2021 22.80 975th 1241 21.4%
2022 19.84 1107th 1369 19.1%
2023 27.71 951st 1367 30.4%
2024 19.28 1109th 1363 18.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.39 385th 781 50.7%
2024 16.42 797th 802 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.57 956th 1019 6.2%
2022 24.43 1002nd 1221 17.9%
2023 35.40 798th 1234 35.3%
2024 27.76 908th 1219 25.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.37 943rd 1226 23.1%
2019 36.26 812th 1276 36.4%
2021 23.67 796th 1017 21.7%
2022 23.02 996th 1286 22.6%
2023 32.45 819th 1275 35.8%
2024 16.00 1103rd 1251 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.41 775th 1223 36.6%
2019 25.46 964th 1296 25.6%
2021 17.63 919th 1048 12.3%
2022 17.72 1109th 1286 13.8%
2023 19.94 1070th 1292 17.2%
2024 23.92 945th 1264 25.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.82 325th 511 36.4%
2019 26.20 472nd 565 16.5%
2021 31.09 285th 385 26.0%
2022 32.37 394th 573 31.2%
2023 42.57 290th 569 49.0%
2024 29.21 399th 548 27.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.07 208th 590 64.7%
2019 73.28 107th 639 83.3%
2023 36.06 412th 661 37.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Galapagos Rockford Charter School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Open Quote It's the only public school in the city that I would send my kids to- I only wish that they had a high school too. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Open Quote The best thing about Galapagos is how dedicated every adult in the building is to getting all of the scholars ready for college. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Galapagos Rockford Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 12 49 0 15 2 n/a n/a 16 94
2011 22 125 0 30 2 0 30 0 209
2012 25 157 0 49 1 0 23 0 255
2013 31 174 0 48 1 0 19 0 273
2014 31 179 1 55 1 0 28 0 295
2015 35 184 1 66 1 0 28 0 315
2016 41 195 1 72 1 0 32 0 342
2017 41 159 1 77 1 0 42 0 321
2018 46 160 1 58 2 0 37 0 304
2019 35 179 1 63 2 0 32 0 312
2020 40 207 2 63 2 0 30 0 344
2021 38 226 2 82 1 0 34 0 383
2022 24 221 2 79 1 1 31 0 359
2023 26 221 3 80 0 0 35 0 365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 94 7.0 13.4 n/a
2011 209 14.1 14.8 84.2
2012 255 17.0 15.0 92.5
2013 273 17.7 15.4 90.1
2014 295 23.6 12.4 85.4
2015 315 21.0 15.0 81.6
2016 342 25.0 13.6 26
2017 321 23.0 13.9 33.6
2018 304 21.0 14.4 32.6
2019 312 16.0 19.5 37.2
2020 344 19.0 18.0 44.5
2021 383 n/a n/a n/a
2022 359 14.7 24.3 22.6
2023 365 12.0 30.4 73.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Galapagos Rockford Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 94 7.0 13.4 n/a
2011 209 14.1 14.8 84.2
2012 255 17.0 15.0 92.5
2013 273 17.7 15.4 90.1
2014 295 23.6 12.4 85.4
2015 315 21.0 15.0 81.6
2016 342 25.0 13.6 26
2017 321 23.0 13.9 33.6
2018 304 21.0 14.4 32.6
2019 312 16.0 19.5 37.2
2020 344 19.0 18.0 44.5
2021 383 n/a n/a n/a
2022 359 14.7 24.3 22.6
2023 365 12.0 30.4 73.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Galapagos Rockford Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,659 (11.3%) $13,038 (88.7%) $14,697
2020 $791 (7.0%) $10,590 (93.0%) $11,381
2021 $1,041 (9.8%) $9,605 (90.2%) $10,646
2022 $1,041 (9.8%) $9,605 (90.2%) $10,646
2023 $1,605 (9.6%) $15,088 (90.4%) $16,693
2024 $5,063 (30.0%) $11,795 (70.0%) $16,858

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Galapagos Rockford Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1562nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1772nd of 2077 Elementary schools
 10.4%
Ranks 925th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 951st of 1367 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)14.620.5
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockford School District 205)14.516.5
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)12.29
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockford School District 205)20.316.4
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)22.813.2
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford School District 205)1919.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)22.92.6
 20.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockford School District 205)14.411.8
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)17.25.4
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford School District 205)20.920
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)20.72.7
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockford School District 205)13.910.5
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)29.613.5
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Rockford School District 205)37.432.9
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)23.715
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford School District 205)16.215.1
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)18.47.5
 10.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rockford School District 205)10.19.1
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)1928.6
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford School District 205)22.817
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)9.57.1
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rockford School District 205)12.310.5
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)26.946.6
 19.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rockford School District 205)18.819.7
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)230
 23%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rockford School District 205)14.29.5
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Galapagos Rockford Charter School)37.522.6
 14.9%
   8th Grade Science (Rockford School District 205)35.426.7
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students312365
 17%
African American179221
 23.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic6380
 27%
Pacific Islander00
White3526
 25.7%
Two or More Races3235
 9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%73.2%
 36%


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Students at Galapagos Rockford Charter School are 61% African American, 22% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 365 students attended Galapagos Rockford Charter School.

Galapagos Rockford Charter School ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Illinois elementary schools.


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